madam
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Meaning · English
A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After she grew too old to work as a prostitute, she became a madam.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “madam” mean?
A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
Is “madam” formal or informal?
madam is generally slang.